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High School Republicans | |
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National Chairman | David Sharyan (OR) |
National Co-Chairman | Carden Truong (TX) |
Founded | April 9, 2022 |
Split from | Teenage Republicans |
Ideology | |
Magazine | Conservateen |
Website | www.highschoolrepublicans.com |
The High School Republican National Federation, commonly referred to as the High School Republicans or HSReps, is a 501(c)(4) organization and student-led organization that seeks to mobilize young people and elect Republicans. HSReps members across the country engage in political activity and work on political campaigns.
The High School Republican National Federation was established as a student-led organization in April 2022 to provide greater coordination and support for local high school Republican groups. It was founded through a convention of state federations, each of which was an existing auxiliary of its respective state party. [1] Their mission statement is to "fight the ideological battle in schools, work hard to contact voters to elect Republicans, and organize for a strong future." Although certain HSReps chapters are styled as 'Teen Republicans,' some still operate under the National Federation. [2]
The High School Republican National Federation has state and local chapters nationwide. The largest chapter is in Texas with over 1,000 active members. The national organization presides over High School Republicans as a whole. It is led by the National Board, which consists of a chairman, co-chairman, regional vice chairmen, secretary, and appointed directors. The National Board is responsible for overseeing and growing the organization to promote Republican causes. Leadership also includes a National Committee consisting of representatives from each state. Yosef Herrera is the chairman emeritus; Braden Lacefield is the co-chairman emeritus, and Michael Bicksel is the executive director emeritus.
Local chapters at high schools and counties work at a grassroots level to rally young people behind causes. Local High School Republican chapters have organized candidate forums, held voter registration drives, and helped to elect Republicans in their communities. [3] [4]
During election season, High School Republicans utilize door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, and word of mouth to reach voters on behalf of Republican campaigns. [5] [6] These students have assisted on several campaigns, including those for Congressman Don Bacon, [3] Heidi Ganahl, [4] and several others.
High School Republicans also engage in legislative activism in their state chapters. In December 2023, New Jersey High School Republicans members testified in Trenton, New Jersey, to support the Involve Our Youth Act, a bill to give high school students excused absences for engaging in civic activities. [7] [8] They partnered with the New Jersey High School Democrats to get the bill passed. [9]